In such type of questions, clues are given regarding comparisons among a set of persons or things with respect to one or more qualities. The candidate is required to analyse the whole information, form a proper ascending / descending sequence and then answer the given questions accordingly.

A blacksmith has five iron articles A, B, C, D and E, each having a different weight.(i) A weights twice as much as B.(ii) B weights four and a half times as much as C.(iii) C weights half as much as D.(iv) D weights half as much as E.(v) E weights less than A but more than C.

E is heavier than which of the following two articles ?

Option:

A. D, B

B. D, C

C. A, C

D. A, B

E. None of these

Answer: B . D, C

Justification:

Let C's weight be x.Then, D's weight is 2x. E's weight is 4x. B's weight is 4.5x and A's weight is 9x.So, the order of weights can be A > B > E > D > C.